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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,801.72, 1,338,139.98 and 418,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,801.72, 1,338,139.98 and 418,525.56 is: 627,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,801.72 : 1,338,139.98 = 418,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,801.72/1,338,139.98 = 418,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,801.72x = 1,338,139.98 × 418,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,801.72x = 560,045,784,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,045,784,487.89/891,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,993.61

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